Let’s talk about debt. I personally found debt to be a shackle. I was a slave to the lender and most of my income was going out to pay other people back for things I already experienced or purchased. That is not a fun way to live. If you want to build wealth or even …

I actually consider getting over addiction and out of debt, pits that I dug myself out of; however, climbing mountains was a catchier name so we’ll stick with that metaphor. Which was harder to overcome – debt or addiction? Justin from Root of Good gave me the great idea for this post by asking me …

If you are like I was one year ago, you might be asking what is FIRE? What is with all the acronyms? Is this really a movement? How do you define financial independence? This article is designed to break down the acronyms and concepts. Also, it gave me an opportunity to put words to my …

The Birth of This Blog Occurred at CampFI Mid-Atlantic Due to the generosity of some extraordinary people, this blog became a reality at CampFI Mid-Atlantic. Firstly, I have to give a shout out to Stephen, the organizer of CampFI, as he puts on an awesome retreat! It was such a fun-filled, inspiring weekend, that I …

It has been a long and winding road to even get on the path to be saving for Financial Independence (FI). I can say without a doubt that suffering does produce perseverance and perseverance, character and character, hope. I am a better person because of the journey out of addiction. Growing Up I had a fairly normal …

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Hello! My name is Deanna and I am happy to be on this redemptive path. I got sober from drug addiction/alcoholism in 2010 and returned to a faith in Christ. Additionally, I finished digging my way out of debt in 2017. Now I'm chronicling my journey toward financial independence while helping other women find their victories.